I am after some advice re my layout of open plan kitchen family and dining room. Design currently has kitchen on nth side but thinking of moving it so we can sit in the northerly sun.
The current 'layout' of this new back room has just been pencilled in but we need to make decisions soon. We are now thinking of using the back corner on the south wall for the kitchen and use the sunny north side for lounge/TV or dining table. I am absolutely opposed to having reflection on the TV screen from light so I figured it could go on the north wall between the windows. If we moved kitchen to other wall and/or the corner, do we need to put in a window there? The view would be a side fence as close to neighbouring boundary. It's a narrow block with side drive down north side. And as for the doors exiting to the back yard, do we do concertina doors or good quality aluminium swing doors? I really dislike the old sliding aluminium doors.
Hi Mel, You have the right idea to place kitchen on south wall. I wouldn't mind laundry over there too if possible. The more north wall for living and sun light the better. I believe a generous pantry can be waltzed in with modified bathroom layout and kitchen having a similar layout to what is shown here. If you wish to supply clearer dimensions I'm happy to play! Also lets try to avoiding the internal toilet we can look straight at as we entry home and walk down the hall. Windows to kitchen even with fence view is excellent for cross vent, light and can have outlook to hanging herb baskets. The good old garage at the rear using miles of land for drive! The latest craze for installing by-fold doors is great but they do not allow for small inlet of fresh air such as is required in cold weather. A few windows will providing air movement and cross ventilation much safer than having to leave a door open. New models of sliders are preferable (if you can clean tracks easily) as the doors are out of the way and not a walking into hazard. Good luck. Margot
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